How does porta potty hand sanitizer refill work?
We check and top off dispensers on the same route we use to service your standard porta potty rental units, following the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline service interval used across the portable sanitation industry for units seeing regular Ann Arbor foot traffic. If a job runs heavier use, like a festival restroom rental or a busy construction site services crew, we bump refill frequency up rather than let a dispenser run dry mid-week. Note that hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at washing facilities, so most job sites still need an actual handwashing station rental or portable sink rental alongside the sanitizer unit. We size the count to your crew and your layout, the same way we do for ADA accessible porta potty placement.
What's the difference between a porta potty hand sanitizer dispenser and a handwash station?
A dispenser holds gel or foam and mounts on a pole or stands on its own base near your restroom units. It is fast, low-maintenance, and good for foot traffic between full washroom stops. A handwashing station rental is a different animal: it delivers running water, soap, and a towel or drying device, which is what OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) actually requires when workers are applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides on an Ann Arbor site. For general jobsite sanitation counts, OSHA 1926.51(c) governs toilet numbers, not hand sanitizer. If your crew works with those materials, pair a portable sink rental with your construction dumpster rental and toilet order rather than relying on gel dispensers alone.
Why do event and job sites in Ann Arbor add sanitizer stations to their restroom order?
Because they cut the line at the toilet door and give people a fast option between full washes. Event planners running a wedding restroom rental or concert restroom rental order in downtown Ann Arbor add stations near food service and entry points, not just near the restrooms themselves. Construction crews add them at material handling zones flagged in the porta potty placement guide, especially where hands touch equipment before and after breaks. We deliver stations with the same trucks handling your roll-off dumpster rental or temporary fence rental, so one stop covers the site. Ann Arbor sites 6.1 miles south in Pittsfield and 6.6 miles west in Scio get the same delivery and refill schedule.
Pricing snapshot
| item | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | $150 typical | $200 typical | $200 typical |
| ADA unit | $200 typical | $220 typical | - |
| delivery fee | $100 typical | $150 typical | $172 typical |
Sanitizer stations typically ride along with a restroom order rather than pricing as a standalone line item; ask about bundling one with your monthly porta potty rental or porta potty rental per day order for the full quote. See our porta potty rental cost breakdown for how delivery and service fees stack.
Do I need a permit for a sanitizer station on a public sidewalk in Ann Arbor?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city. We recommend checking with Ann Arbor before setting units on sidewalks or street frontage; see porta potty permit requirements for what to ask about.
Can I rent just a sanitizer station without toilets?
Most Ann Arbor Porta Pros orders bundle sanitizer stations with a restroom unit rather than standalone. Talk to us through request a quote about your specific event or jobsite needs.
How many stations does a construction crew need?
It depends on crew size and site spread. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts by headcount; we use the same logic for sanitizer placement. Check how many porta potties do I need for a sizing walkthrough.
Does hand sanitizer replace handwashing requirements on a jobsite?
No. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a drying device where washing facilities are mandated. See handwashing station requirements for full detail.
How far out does Ann Arbor Porta Pros deliver?
We serve Ann Arbor and nearby communities including Ypsilanti, 6.4 miles east, and Scio, 6.6 miles west. Check service areas for your address.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.